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Position Description: Director of Library Services for Saint Augustine’s University, Raleigh, NC

Sandra Phoenix

Mon, Oct 6, 2014 2:35 PM

Primary Responsibilities
Saint Augustine’s University seeks a leader to serve as Director of the Prezell R. Robinson Library who has vision, energy, and experience to work collaboratively with the collegiate and external communities.

The successful candidate will play a university-wide role in the development and implementation of digital library capabilities and information technologies to support teaching, learning, and research.

The Director of Library Services is responsible for all areas of library management including strategic planning, fiscal management, personnel supervision, policy and program development, collection development, public and technical services, and facilities planning. The Director reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a compelling vision of the future for Saint Augustine’s University’s library system – strong leadership skills, senior library administrative experience, and strong communication skills. Additional qualifications include: MLS from an ALA accredited institution; a record of effective strategic planning and implementation; demonstrated working knowledge of emerging library and information technologies and trends in higher education as they affect library services; marketing and project management knowledge and experience; evidence of effective budgetary and personnel management, and grantsmanship; and must embrace and observe the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association and support intellectual Freedom and Copyright Compliance.

Application Materials:

Application materials must include a letter describing interest; curriculum vitae; a statement of the candidate’s knowledge of 21st century librarianship and technologies; names and contact information of five references.

Applicants are encouraged to submit material by email using PDF file format and FedEx letter to:
Ms. Barbara S. Akinwole
Interim Director and Search Committee Chair Prezell R. Robinson Library
1315 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610-2298
Email: bsakinwole@st-aug.edu mailto:bsakinwole@st-aug.edu
Travel Expenditures are not reimbursable.

Notices and Disclaimers
Saint Augustine’s University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We invite applications from individuals of all ethnic origins, disabled persons, and veterans.
No Phone Calls Please.

Barbara S. Akinwole, MLS
Interim Director of Library Services

Saint Augustine’s University
The Prezell R. Robinson Library | Room 216
1315 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610
bsakinwole@st-aug.edu mailto:bsakinwole@st-aug.edu
919-516-4150 | Fax 919-516-4757
http://library.st-aug.edu/

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St. Augustine's University (NC) Position Description Title: Director of Library Services Position Type: Full-Time Department: Library Salary: Competitive Full Benefits Package Opening Date: October 1, 2014 Closing Date: January 15, 2015 Desired Start Date: Jul 1, 2015 Primary Responsibilities Saint Augustine’s University seeks a leader to serve as Director of the Prezell R. Robinson Library who has vision, energy, and experience to work collaboratively with the collegiate and external communities. The successful candidate will play a university-wide role in the development and implementation of digital library capabilities and information technologies to support teaching, learning, and research. The Director of Library Services is responsible for all areas of library management including strategic planning, fiscal management, personnel supervision, policy and program development, collection development, public and technical services, and facilities planning. The Director reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a compelling vision of the future for Saint Augustine’s University’s library system – strong leadership skills, senior library administrative experience, and strong communication skills. Additional qualifications include: MLS from an ALA accredited institution; a record of effective strategic planning and implementation; demonstrated working knowledge of emerging library and information technologies and trends in higher education as they affect library services; marketing and project management knowledge and experience; evidence of effective budgetary and personnel management, and grantsmanship; and must embrace and observe the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association and support intellectual Freedom and Copyright Compliance. Application Materials: Application materials must include a letter describing interest; curriculum vitae; a statement of the candidate’s knowledge of 21st century librarianship and technologies; names and contact information of five references. Applicants are encouraged to submit material by email using PDF file format and FedEx letter to: Ms. Barbara S. Akinwole Interim Director and Search Committee Chair Prezell R. Robinson Library 1315 Oakwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27610-2298 Email: bsakinwole@st-aug.edu<mailto:bsakinwole@st-aug.edu> Travel Expenditures are not reimbursable. Notices and Disclaimers Saint Augustine’s University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We invite applications from individuals of all ethnic origins, disabled persons, and veterans. No Phone Calls Please. Barbara S. Akinwole, MLS Interim Director of Library Services Saint Augustine’s University The Prezell R. Robinson Library | Room 216 1315 Oakwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27610 bsakinwole@st-aug.edu<mailto:bsakinwole@st-aug.edu> 919-516-4150 | Fax 919-516-4757 http://library.st-aug.edu/ [cid:7F77633C-C389-4BA1-B565-B1740375C345]

Sandra Phoenix

Tue, Oct 28, 2014 12:33 AM

Subject: Position Description: Director of Library Services for Saint Augustine’s University, Raleigh, NC

Qualifications

Application Materials:

Barbara S. Akinwole, MLS
Interim Director of Library Services

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Subject: Position Description: Director of Library Services for Saint Augustine’s University, Raleigh, NC St. Augustine's University (NC) Position Description Title: Director of Library Services Position Type: Full-Time Department: Library Salary: Competitive Full Benefits Package Opening Date: October 1, 2014 Closing Date: January 15, 2015 Desired Start Date: Jul 1, 2015 Primary Responsibilities Saint Augustine’s University seeks a leader to serve as Director of the Prezell R. Robinson Library who has vision, energy, and experience to work collaboratively with the collegiate and external communities. The successful candidate will play a university-wide role in the development and implementation of digital library capabilities and information technologies to support teaching, learning, and research. The Director of Library Services is responsible for all areas of library management including strategic planning, fiscal management, personnel supervision, policy and program development, collection development, public and technical services, and facilities planning. The Director reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a compelling vision of the future for Saint Augustine’s University’s library system – strong leadership skills, senior library administrative experience, and strong communication skills. Additional qualifications include: MLS from an ALA accredited institution; a record of effective strategic planning and implementation; demonstrated working knowledge of emerging library and information technologies and trends in higher education as they affect library services; marketing and project management knowledge and experience; evidence of effective budgetary and personnel management, and grantsmanship; and must embrace and observe the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association and support intellectual Freedom and Copyright Compliance. Application Materials: Application materials must include a letter describing interest; curriculum vitae; a statement of the candidate’s knowledge of 21st century librarianship and technologies; names and contact information of five references. Applicants are encouraged to submit material by email using PDF file format and FedEx letter to: Ms. Barbara S. Akinwole Interim Director and Search Committee Chair Prezell R. Robinson Library 1315 Oakwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27610-2298 Email: bsakinwole@st-aug.edu<mailto:bsakinwole@st-aug.edu> Travel Expenditures are not reimbursable. Notices and Disclaimers Saint Augustine’s University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We invite applications from individuals of all ethnic origins, disabled persons, and veterans. No Phone Calls Please. Barbara S. Akinwole, MLS Interim Director of Library Services Saint Augustine’s University The Prezell R. Robinson Library | Room 216 1315 Oakwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27610 bsakinwole@st-aug.edu<mailto:bsakinwole@st-aug.edu> 919-516-4150 | Fax 919-516-4757 http://library.st-aug.edu/ [cid:7F77633C-C389-4BA1-B565-B1740375C345]